**Question:**A triatomic molecule is oriented as follows along the x-axis: mass \(2m\) is at the origin, mass \(m\) is at \(x = a\), and mass \(3m\) is at \(x = 2a\), as shown. What is the moment of inertia of this molecule about the vertical axis (dashed line)?**Diagram Explanation:**The diagram shows a linear arrangement of three masses along a horizontal line (x-axis). From left to right, they are:- A mass of \(2m\) positioned at the origin (0, 0) on the x-axis.- A smaller mass of \(m\) located at a position \(x = a\).- A larger mass of \(3m\) located at position \(x = 2a\).There is a dashed vertical line through the mass of \(2m\) indicating the axis about which the moment of inertia is to be calculated.**Options:**A. \(7 \, ma^2\) B. \(9 \, ma^2\) C. \(13 \, ma^2\) D. \(17 \, ma^2\)**Answer Choices:**- ○ D- ○ C- ○ A- ○ B

Given data: Mass 2m at origin Mass m at x = a And mass 3m at x = 2a Required: The moment of inertia…

A triatomic molecule is oriented as follows along the x-axis: mass 2m is at the origin, mass m is at x = a, and, mass 3m is at x = 2a, as shown. What is the moment of inertia of this molecule about the vertical axis (dashed line)? 2m I P m 3m

A triatomic molecule is oriented as follows along the x-axis: mass 2m is at the origin, mass m is at x = a, and, mass 3m is at x = 2a, as shown. What is the moment of inertia of this molecule about the vertical axis (dashed line)? 2m I P m 3m

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